Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, an agricultural university located at Pundibari in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, has invited applications for the post of Research Scholar under advertisement UBKV/DR-441. A single vacancy is on offer for this purely temporary, contractual engagement under an industry-funded project studying the efficacy of Bioforge Advanced on growth and yield parameters of rice, with the scholar working under the guidance of the project's Principal Investigator in Seed Science and Technology.
UBKV Recruitment 2026 - Research Scholar Posts
Posted 02 Oct 2026Updated 02 Oct 2026UBKV/DR-441
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
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Apply Mode
Walk-in
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview held on 08 Oct 2026
- Notification25 Sept
- Walk-in08 Oct
- Walk-in Held08 Oct
About UBKV Research Scholar Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya
- Advertisement No.
- UBKV/DR-441
- Post Name
- Research Scholar
- Job Location
- Cooch Behar, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Indian nationals with the prescribed age limits are eligible to apply)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Fellowship Rs. 20,000.00 (consolidated) per month
- Tenure
- Purely temporary on contractual basis, co-terminus with the project
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Scholar
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Scholar | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Research Scholar
Master degree in Seed Science/ Plant Physiology/ Plant Science or in related disciplines. Desirable: (a) Work Experience in field or laboratory works. (b) Knowledge of computer (MS-Office), Statistical analysis tools.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Research Scholar | Master degree in Seed Science/ Plant Physiology/ Plant Science or in related disciplines. Desirable: (a) Work Experience in field or laboratory works. (b) Knowledge of computer (MS-Office), Statistical analysis tools. |
Age Limit
Below 40 years as on 01.01.2026
Age Relaxation
Up to 5 years for SC/ST. Further age relaxation may be given to candidates with experience in such type of project or programme.
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Candidates appear in person before the selection committee at the chamber of the Director of Research, UBKV, Pundibari, Cooch Behar; preference is given to candidates whose work experience is relevant to the project.
Salary Structure
Fellowship Rs. 20,000.00 (consolidated) per month
How to Apply
- 1Bring two copies of the application along with a detailed bio-data and two sets of photocopies of all documents, mark sheets and certificates starting from the Madhyamik examination, duly attested by a Gazetted Officer or Head of the Institution.
- 2Bring two recent passport-size photographs and the original mark sheets and certificates starting from the Madhyamik examination, plus any experience certificate.
- 3Bring proof of date of birth such as CBSE/HSC/SSC/Matriculation certificate.
- 4Bring the SC/ST/OBC certificate, if applicable.
- 5Report in person for the walk-in interview at the venue on 08.10.2026 at 02:00 PM.
Reporting Venue
Conference Room Adjacent to the Directorate of Research, RKVY Building, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari, Cooch Behar
Reporting time: 02:00 PM
Eligible candidates must appear in person before the selection committee for a walk-in interview at the chamber of the Director of Research, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari, Cooch Behar, on 08.10.2026 at 02:00 PM. Candidates should carry two copies of the application with detailed bio-data, two sets of attested photocopies of all documents, mark sheets and certificates from the Madhyamik examination onwards, two recent passport-size photographs, the original mark sheets and certificates, any experience certificate, proof of date of birth, and the SC/ST/OBC certificate if applicable. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Two copies of application with detailed bio-data
•Two sets of attested photocopies of all documents
•Mark sheets and certificates from Madhyamik examination onwards
•Two recent passport-size photographs
•Original mark sheets and certificates
•Experience certificate if any
•Proof of date of birth
•SC/ST/OBC certificate if applicable
Important Details
- The post is purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the M/s Corteva Agriscience India Pvt.
- Ltd. funded project titled 'To study the efficacy of Bioforge Advanced on growth parameters and yield attributes of Rice', located at Pundibari in the district of Coochbehar.
- The person will be engaged under the guidance of Dr. Puspendu Dutta, Assistant Professor, Seed Science and Technology, and Principal Investigator of the project.
- Preference will be given to higher qualification and experience, and mere possession of the minimum qualification does not make a candidate selected.
- The number of posts may increase or decrease.
- No TA/DA is admissible to any candidate for attending the interview.
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